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Candidate Name
Centre Number
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AS COMPUTER SCIENCE
COMPONENT 1
Fundamentals of Computer Science
SPECIMEN PAPER
2 hours
INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES
Answer ALL questions.
Write your name, centre number and candidate number in the spaces at the top of this page.
Write your answers in the spaces provided in this booklet.
INFORMATION FOR CANDIDATES

The number of marks is given in brackets at the end of each question or part-question. You
are advised to divide your time accordingly.
The total number of marks available is 100.
You are reminded of the need for good English and orderly, clear presentation in your
answers.
No certificate will be awarded to a candidate detected in any unfair practice during the
examination.
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Answer all questions

1.
Below is an incomplete diagram of a typical Von Neumann architecture computer.
CPU
B
Input
Register
Output
Memory
(a)
Identify and explain the function of components A and B above.
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(b)
The following data is stored in a 16-bit register.

1001 0110 1101 1011
Name the logical operation and draw the truth table required to clear this register.
Include a worked example of clearing the register with the data above.
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2.
(a)
Describe the importance of standard network protocols.
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Describe the use of the following protocols:

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3.
Related data stored on a computer system can become fragmented over time.
(a)
Explain what is meant by the term fragmentation and give one possible effect.
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4.
(a)
Different data transmission methods are used by computer systems. Identify

the most suitable transmission method for the following scenarios and explain
their suitability.
(i)
Sending sound to a speaker system.
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A video conferencing call.
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Describe what is meant by the terms multiplexing and switching.
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Identify three typical items contained in a TCP/IP packet and describe their
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5. (a) Using binary addition, calculate the number that would result from adding
00100101 and 00111100
Convert the result into hexadecimal.
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(b) Assuming that 1 is used to indicate a negative number, show how the negative
number -1310 will be represented using sign/magnitude in an 8 bit register.
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(c) Integers can also be represented using twos complementation.
Describe, using an example, how the twos complement of a binary number is
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(d)
(i)
Give an advantage and disadvantage of using floating point form rather than
integer form.
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Real numbers stored in floating point form can be stored using 16 bits as
shown below:
Mantissa
(12 bits in twos complement form. The binary
point in the mantissa is immediately after the left
bit.)
Exponent
(4 bits in twos
complement form.)
Convert the number 63.25 into this floating point form.
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In a different computer system, the following is a floating point representation

of a number, using an 8 bit mantissa and a 4 bit exponent:
01011000
0101
Calculate the mantissa, exponent and decimal equivalent of the number. [3]
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6.
Using Boolean algebra, simplify the following:

(A + C).(A.D + A.D) + A.C + C
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7.
When writing a program, a programmer could use a low level language or a high
level language.
Give three advantages for each of these approaches.
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8.
Scientists monitoring the level of a pollutant in the air take a number of readings and
use a computer to analyse the data.
Write an algorithm, using pseudo-code, with the following inputs:
the number of readings to be analysed
the readings themselves as whole numbers
The algorithm should read the readings into an array then output:
the mean of the readings
how many readings were above the mean
the highest reading
Your algorithm must be written using self-documenting identifiers.
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9.
Explain the role of an Integrated Development Environment (IDE). Describe the

purpose of three typical features of an IDE.
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Explain how a bubble sort operates.
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An algorithm is written for a bubble sort in one particular application. The

input to the algorithm is a set of 6 positive integers.
One set of data which would test this algorithm is:
BubbleSortArray
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Write down two other sets of data which will more fully test the algorithm.
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Summarise how an operating system manages computer resources.
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12.
An organisation is responsible for paying its employees and calculating their tax and
national insurance. Each employee is paid a different hourly rate.
The employee pay details, including their hourly rate are stored in a master file. The
number of hours each employee works each month is entered and stored in a
transaction file.
At the end of each month the hours worked by the employee and the hourly rate are
used to calculate the months pay, tax and national insurance.
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Explain why sequential file organisation is the most suitable for the master file
and why serial file organisation is the most suitable for the transaction file. [2]
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Give one item of data that would appear in both the transaction file and the
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Draw a clearly labelled diagram below which shows how the transaction file
and the master file are used to produce a pay slip for every employee.
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13.
Before new computer systems are introduced in an organisation, different methods of

changeover are considered.
Compare two methods of changeover and consider processes that would protect the
security and integrity of data during changeover.
You should draw on your knowledge, skills and understanding from a number of
areas across your Computer Science course when answering this question.
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AS COMPUTER SCIENCE
COMPONENT 2
Practical Programming to Solve Problems
SPECIMEN PAPER
2 hours 15 minutes
INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES
Answer ALL of questions 1, 2 and 3.
Answer only ONE section of question 4. This must be the section which requires you to use
the Integrated Development Environment (IDE) of your chosen programming language.
You will need to record all of your answers to questions 1, 2 and 3 in a word processed
document.
INFORMATION FOR CANDIDATES
The number of marks is given in brackets at the end of each question or part-question.
You are reminded of the need for good English and orderly, clear presentation in your
answers.
The total number of marks available is 60.
You will need a computer with an installed functional copy of the Integrated Development
Environment (IDE) appropriate to your chosen programming language and word processing
software.
Remember to save your work regularly.
No certificate will be awarded to a candidate detected in any unfair practice during the
examination.
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Scenario
MEDIA STREAMING
SmashHits is a new online company that will provide digitally streamed media, such as
movies and music, to its customers.
They intend to provide a media on demand service with instant access to movies and music,
based around customers preferences. For movies, these preferences could be favourite
Director, Genre, or Lead Actor. In addition to this information other useful items of data such
as movie title, duration (in minutes), release date, age rating, whether the film is available in
3D or not, need to be included. Once subscribed to the service, customers pay a flat monthly
fee for access to the entire library of media. They have arranged copyright licences with the
relevant rights holders to have access to the media, and have sub-contracted the streaming
software out to technology experts. However, they do not have a fully functioning computer
system that can provide the customisation and search facilities that they wish to offer.
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1.
The following class diagram represents the relationships between some of the
classes that SmashHits have decided to create.
MediaFile
#ID : Integer
#Title : String
#FileSize : Real
#MediaLength : Real
+GetTitle()
+GetFileSize()
+GetMediaLength()
MusicFile
-ChannelCount : Integer
#Language : String
-SamplingRate : Integer
VideoFile
#Height : Integer
#Width : Integer
#Quality : Integer
+GetChannelCount()
+SetLanguage(Language)
+GetSamplingRate()
+GetQuality()
Track
-Artist : String
-Album : String
+GetArtist()
+GetAlbum()
+Play()
Movie
-3D : Boolean
-Director : String
-Certificate : String
-Position : Real
+Get3D()
+GetDirector()
+GetCertificate()
+SetPosition(Position)
+Play()
(a)
State the name of an identifier for a subclass.
(b)
State the name of an appropriate identifier for a variable that is used to store
the following:
(i)
(ii)
(iii)
TRUE
1080
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Explain the significance of the - in the property -Album : String in the

class Track above.
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An object called Track1 is instantiated from the class Track.

Applying the concept of inheritance, list all of the methods that would be
contained within the the object Track1.
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(e)
An object called Movie1 is instantiated from the class Movie.

Applying the concept of inheritance, list all of the attributes that would be
contained within the object Movie1.
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Explain why the method SetPosition is required within the class Movie. [2]
(g)
Give an example from the class diagram above where a parameter is used.
Name and explain two different methods of passing this parameter to the
method.
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2.
Each SmashHits customer has a unique five digit account number. An initial attempt
at calculating a check digit is shown below:
The four digits are added together to produce a single or double digit number.
The check digit is either:
o the single digit produced, for example, 2124 gives the check digit 9
o the last digit of the double digit number produced, for example, 2546 gives
17, so the check digit is 7.
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Find the check digit for the code 7546.
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Giving examples, explain the problem with the check digit algorithm given
above.
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Below is an improved algorithm which generates a check digit for a customer

account number.
declare A array(14) of integer

set CustomerNumber = 0
set i = 0
set Total = 0
set CheckDigit = -1
input CustomerNumber
A(1)=
A(2)=
A(3)=
A(4)=
FirstDigit(CustomerNumber) {split CustomerNumber into array}

SecondDigit(CustomerNumber)
ThirdDigit(CustomerNumber)
FourthDigit(CustomerNumber)
for i = 1 to 4
if i MOD 2 = 0 then
Total = Total + A(i)
else
Total = Total + (A(i) * 2)
end if
next i
CheckDigit = (Total * 9) MOD 10
output CheckDigit
Test data:
CustomerNumber = 6748
Copy and complete the table below to show how each variable changes when the
algorithm is tested by dry-running the test data given above.
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A[i]
Total
CheckDigit
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3.
SmashHits is concerned that their customers will be shown duplicate results on

screen when searching for movies.
Using a recognised convention, design an algorithm that performs a search for
duplicate consecutive integers in a pre-populated and sorted array. If a duplicate is
found, the algorithm should output the location of the duplicate and the word TRUE.
If a duplicate is not found, the algorithm should output the word FALSE.
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4.
Select the programming language of your choice from section a, b or c and

answer all questions in your chosen section.
(a)
Visual Basic
SmashHits wants a computer system to be developed using Visual Basic that

meets the requirements outlined below:
(i)
The ability to store movie details

The ability to count the number of movies with particular attributes, e.g.
the total number of Romance films that are available
The ability to store customer contact details
The ability to search customer contact details.
Open the file MovieGenres.sln
Read through the code and familiarise yourself with its contents
The file contains incomplete code that counts the number of
movies with particular attributes.
Complete this code.
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Remember to save the changes made to the file MovieGenres.sln

(ii)
Create a new form that will allow SmashHits to:
Input customer details

Validate customer details
Store customer details on disc in a text file called
customerdetails.txt
Confirm storage of customer details in a text file called
customerdetails.txt
Retrieve specified customer details from disc.
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Save your new form and annotations as CustomerDetails.sln

(iii)
Using the internal facility of your chosen language, add annotated

listings to your code from question 4a(ii) that would clearly explain the
design of your program to another software developer.
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Save your annotations in the file CustomerDetails.sln
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(b)
Java
SmashHits wants a computer system to be developed using Java that meets
the requirements outlined below:
(i)

Open the file MovieGenres.java
Read through the code and familiarise yourself with its contents.
movies with particular attributes
Complete this code.
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Remember to save the changes made to the file

MovieGenres.java
(ii)
Create a new application that will allow SmashHits to:

customerdetails.txt
customerdetails.txt
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Save your new application as CustomerDetails.java

(iii)

listings to your code from question 4b(ii) that would clearly explain the
[4]
Save your annotations in the file CustomerDetails.java
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(c)
Python
SmashHits wants a computer system to be developed using Python that meets
the requirements outlined below:
(i)

Open the file MovieGenres.py
Read through the code and familiarise yourself with its contents
movies with particular attributes
Complete this code.
[4]
Remember to save the changes made to the file MovieGenres.py

(ii)
Create a new application that will allow SmashHits to:

customerdetails.txt
customerdetails.txt
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Save your new application as CustomerDetails.py

(iii)

listings to your code from question 4c(ii) that would clearly explain the
[4]
Save your annotations in the file CustomerDetails.py
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COMPONENT 1 Fundamentals of Computer Science

MARK SCHEME
Guidance for examiners
Positive marking
It should be remembered that learners are writing under examination conditions and
credit should be given for what the learner writes, rather than adopting the approach
of penalising him/her for any omissions. It should be possible for a very good
response to achieve full marks and a very poor one to achieve zero marks. Marks
should not be deducted for a less than perfect answer if it satisfies the criteria of the
mark scheme.
For questions that are objective or points-based the mark scheme should be applied
precisely. Marks should be awarded as indicated and no further subdivision made.
For band marked questions in Component 1, mark schemes are in two parts.
Part 1 is advice on the indicative content that suggests the range of computer
science concepts, theory, issues and arguments which may be included in the
learner's answers. These can be used to assess the quality of the learner's
response.
Part 2 is an assessment grid advising bands and associated marks that should be
given to responses which demonstrate the qualities needed in AO1, AO2 and AO3.
Where a response is not creditworthy or not attempted it is indicated on the grid as
mark band zero.
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Banded mark schemes

Banded mark schemes are divided so that each band has a relevant descriptor. The
descriptor for the band provides a description of the performance level for that band. Each
band contains marks.
Examiners should first read and annotate a learners answer to pick out the evidence that is
being assessed in that question. Once the annotation is complete, the mark scheme can be
applied.
This is done as a two stage process.
Stage 1 Deciding on the band
When deciding on a band, the answer should be viewed holistically. Beginning at the lowest
band, examiners should look at the learners answer and check whether it matches the
descriptor for that band. Examiners should look at the descriptor for that band and see if it
matches the qualities shown in the learners answer. If the descriptor at the lowest band is
satisfied, examiners should move up to the next band and repeat this process for each band
until the descriptor matches the answer.
If an answer covers different aspects of different bands within the mark scheme, a best fit
approach should be adopted to decide on the band and then the learners response should
be used to decide on the mark within the band. For instance if a response is mainly in band
2 but with a limited amount of band 3 content, the answer would be placed in band 2, but the
mark awarded would be close to the top of band 2 as a result of the band 3 content.
Examiners should not seek to mark candidates down as a result of small omissions in minor
areas of an answer.
Stage 2 Deciding on the mark
Once the band has been decided, examiners can then assign a mark. During standardising
(marking conference), detailed advice from the Principal Examiner on the qualities of each
mark band will be given. Examiners will then receive examples of answers in each mark
band that have been awarded a mark by the Principal Examiner. Examiners should mark the
examples and compare their marks with those of the Principal Examiner.
When marking, examiners can use these examples to decide whether a learners response
is of a superior, inferior or comparable standard to the example. Examiners are reminded of
the need to revisit the answer as they apply the mark scheme in order to confirm that the
band and the mark allocated is appropriate to the response provided.
Indicative content is also provided for banded mark schemes. Indicative content is not
exhaustive, and any other valid points must be credited. In order to reach the highest bands
of the mark scheme a learner need not cover all of the points mentioned in the indicative
content but must meet the requirements of the highest mark band. Where a response is not
creditworthy, that is contains nothing of any significance to the mark scheme, or where no
response has been provided, no marks should be awarded.
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Answer
1a
Component A
Name: Control unit
Explanation: Fetches each instruction in sequence,
decodes and synchronises it before executing it by
sending control signals to other parts of the computer.
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Component B
Name: Arithmetic Logic Unit (Accept ALU)
Explanation: The processing and manipulation of
data which normally consists of arithmetic operations
or logical comparisons, allowing a program to take
decisions
1b
Logical operator: AND

Truth table
Input (A)
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Input (B)
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Output (A AND B)
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AO2
AO3
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1.1a
Table could also be written as:

0
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2bi
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2biii
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0
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Original
1001 0110 1101 1011
Mask
0000 0000 0000 0000
Result
0000 0000 0000 0000
Description should include the following:
A protocol is a standard set of rules that enable devices

to communicate with each other.
1.1b
Network protocols are important as programs where a

programmer invents their own protocol would be unable
to communicate with other programs.
IMAP transferring emails (NOT messages) between
computer systems (via the internet).
DHCP assigning dynamic IP addresses to devices on a
network.
UDP sending datagrams across a network with very
few error recovery services.
Data is split and stored on different parts of the disc.
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1.1a
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1.1a
If data is fragmented, it takes longer for the disc heads to

move between parts of the file, which slows the process
of loading it.
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Answer
Mark
AO1
SSD uses direct access to data (files) so there would

be no improvement in read times as theres no
physical read-head to move
Defragmentation may perform trim command which
may slightly improve the speed of future write
operations
SSD is currently made out NAND based flash
memory, NAND based flash memory has a limited
lifespan defragmentation process may shorten its
lifespan.
Simplex.
Transmission of data is in one direction only
Which would allow sound to be sent by the computer to
the speakers with no feedback required
Full-duplex.
Simultaneous transmission of data in both directions is
possible
Which would allow both video and sound to be
transmitted to all members of the conference at the same
time.
Multiplexing is where several independent data
sources are combined
to be sent along a single route to a specific
destination
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Switching is the process of examining packets and

routing data to a specific destination.
Any three of:
Source address
o allows tracing of sender
Destination address
o allows packet to be routed to destination
Re-assembly information / packet number
o allows packets to be assembled in correct
order
Tracking information
o allows route taken to be traced
The data itself
o required as packet can contain meaningful
data
Checksum
o allows checking of data for errors
1 mark for identifying item
1 mark for description of purpose
00100101
00111100 +
01100001
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2.1a
Hexadecimal number = 61
10001101
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AO2
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5c
Answer
One method is:
From RHS, rewrite it up to and including the first one
Change other 1 digits to 0 and 0 digits to 1
Correct working and answer for example
00001000 xxxx1000 11111000
Mark
AO1
1.1b
AO2
AO3
Tot
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Alternatively:
Flip the bits
Add one
(Ignore carry (ninth bit))
5di
5dii
5diii
6
Other methods equally acceptable

Advantage:
greater range of (positive/negative) numbers can be
stored in the same number of bits
Disadvantage (any one of):
are not normally stored completely accurately
require more complex processing
no exact representation of zero
0.11111101000
0110
1 for correct mantissa, 1 for correct exponent
Mantissa = 0.6875 or 11/16, Exponent = 5
Answer = Mantissa x 2exponent
Answer = 22
Expression
Rule(s) Used
(A + C).(A.D + A.D) + A.C + C
Original Expression
(A + C).A.(D + D) + A.C + C
(A + C).A + A.C + C
A.((A + C) + C) + C
A.(A + C) + C
A.A + A.C + C
A + (A + 1).C
A+C
Distributive.
Complement,
Identity.
Commutative,
Distributive.
Associative,
Idempotent.
Distributive.
Idempotent,
Identity,
Distributive.
Identity, twice.
Can also use distribution of or over and starting from

A(A+C)+C to reach the same result by another route.
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Answer
High level (any three of):

They are easier to understand, learn and program as
commands are more English-like
Identifiers can be long and meaningful
They allow the use of powerful commands that
perform quite complex tasks
Allows creation of modules that can be re-used and
accessed by other parts of the program
Low level (any three of):

Ideal when the execution speed is critical, e.g. boot
strap loader
More efficient than high level language programs
Require less time for translation into machine code
Generally result in smaller executable programs
(more machine code than necessary)
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AO1
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AO3
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declare Reading array(1..999) of integer

set Total = 0
set Max = 0 (or any integer < 0)
set NumHighs = 0
input NumReadings
for Count = 1 to NumReadings
input Reading(Count)
set Total = Total + Reading(Count)
if Reading(Count) > Max then set Max =
Reading(Count)
10 endfor
11 set Mean = Total / NumReadings
12 for Count = 1 to NumReadings
13
if Reading(Count) > Mean then set
NumHighs = NumHighs+1
14 endfor
15 output Mean Reading = , Mean
16 output Number of readings above mean = ,
NumHighs
output Highest reading = , Max
Award one mark for each:

Initialise and first input
First loop structure
Input and two updates
Second Loop structure
Update
Calculate mean
Three outputs
Other approaches are possible and will be given full
credit if correct.
No marks are given for brevity/efficiency/elegance.
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1
1
1
1
1
1
1
3.1b
3.1b
3.1b
3.1b
3.1b
3.1b
3.1b
Answer
Mark
AO1
An IDE provides programmers with various tools that are

needed to create computer programs.
1.1a
1.1b
1.1b
1.1b
10a
Any three of the below features:

Editor: this allows a programmer to enter, format and
edit source code to produce a program.
Compiler: this converts source code into executable
machine code to allow a program to be run. Once
compiled, a program can be run at any time.
Interpreter: this converts each line of source code
into machine code, and executes it as each line of
code is run. The conversion process is required for a
program to run and is performed each time the
program needs to be run.
Linker: this is a program which allows previously
compiled code, from software libraries, to be linked
together to produce a single executable program.
Loader: this is a program which loads previously
compiled code into memory allowing a program to
execute.
Debugger: this is a program that assists in error
checking by helping locate, identify and rectify errors
in a program.
Trace: this is a facility that assists in error checking
by displaying the order in which the lines of a
program are executed, and possibly the values of
variables as the program is being run.
Break point: this is a facility that assists in error
checking by interrupting a program on a specific line
of code, allowing the programmer to compare the
values of variables against expected values. The
program code can then usually be executed one line
at a time. This is called single-stepping.
Variable watch: this is a facility that assists in error
checking by displaying the current value of any
variable. The value can be 'watched' as the program
code is single-stepped to see the effects of the code
on the variable. Alternatively a variable watch may
be set, which will interrupt the program flow if the
watched variable reaches a specified value.
Memory inspector: this is a facility which will display
the contents of a section of memory and allows
content to be checked for errors.
Error diagnostics: these are used when a program
fails to compile or to run. Error messages are
displayed to help the programmer more easily
diagnose what has gone wrong.
A pass is made through the data, comparing each value
with the following one and swapping them if necessary.
A number of passes are made until the data is in order.
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AO3
Tot
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10b
11
Answer
Any two of:
45 32 5 32 19 62 (duplicated number)
5 19 32 35 45 62 (ascending order) or
62 45 35 32 19 5 (descending order)
32 45 19 62 -35 5 (negative number)
Accept (but cannot gain two marks for repetition of
these (e.g. if two arrays showing two different sets of
more than 6 integers)):
Example with:
<6 or >6 integers
Decimal(s)
Letters / other characters
Summary should draw on any eight of the following
points:
Communicates with and sends data output to a

printer / monitor / other valid output device
Communicates with and receives data input to a
keyboard / mouse / other valid input device
In spooling, data is stored on hard disc / in memory /

stored in a queue / in a buffer
Manages backing store by ensuring that data is

stored and can be retrieved correctly from any disc
drive
O/S creates and maintains a filing system such as
FAT or NTFS
Organise files in a hierarchical directory structure
O/S offers compression which can be used to save

disc space
The O/S manages memory (RAM) by ensuring all

programs and data including itself is stored in correct
memory locations/do not try to occupy the same
memory location
The O/S manages memory (RAM) by ensuring all
programs and data have enough memory allocated
The O/S can utilise virtual memory when not enough
memory (RAM) is available to run a program
Ensures different processes can utilise the CPU and

do not interfere with each other or crash
On a multi-tasking O/S, the O/S ensures that all tasks
appear to run simultaneously
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1
1
AO2
2.1b
2.1b
1.1b
AO3
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Mark
12a
Sequential file is most suitable because employee

records need to be accessed in order for update process.
2.1a
Serial file most suitable because hours worked are

entered in no particular order.
Employee ID / Number
Two input files: old master file and sorted transaction
file
Explanation of update process i.e. comparison
record by record with corresponding master record update master record where appropriate
New (updated) master file and pay slip as output
arrows must clearly show flow of record
After last transaction record is processed, remaining
old master records are read from old master file and
written to new master file
2.1a
1
1
2.1a
2.1b
2.1b
2.1b
2.1b
12b
12c
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AO3
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4
Q
13
Answer
Comparison can refer to commonalities and differences
between changeover methods as referenced in the
indicative content.
Indicative content
Direct big bang approach can be adopted - sudden
change to new system
o
o
o
o
o
o
Could be used where a failure would not be

catastrophic
Can be cheaper to implement
New system is available immediately if
required
Can be the least disruptive if implemented
well
New system may not work as well until staff
are fully used to using it
If new system fails organisation have no
system which could be costly or dangerous
Parallel running - both systems running together for a

time
o
o
o
Safest option as if new system fails they still

have existing system
New system is available immediately if
required
The outputs from the old and new systems
can be compared to check that the new
system is running correctly
Expensive as require temporary staff or
overtime for current staff to operate both
systems
Could cause confusion for staff / customers
having two systems
Phased changeover - part-by-part (by functionality)

o
o
o
o
o
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Allows users to gradually get used to the new

system
Staff training can be done in stages
All staff can focus on one area to resolve any
problems
Problems can be fixed quicker as more
experts to resolve one functionality problem
at a time
Difficulties identified in one area can be
resolved and managed in next area
Mark
AO1
10
1.1b
AO2
AO3
Tot
13
o
o
Might cause problems in the changeover

period when they need to communicate with
each other and have different systems
Slower to get new system up and running
compared to some other methods
If a part of the new system fails, there is no
back-up system, so data can be lost
Pilot changeover - part-by-part (by part of the

organisation)
o
o
o
o
o
o
o
o
All features of the new system can be fully

trialled
If something goes wrong with the new system,
only a small part of the organisation is
affected
The staff who were part of the pilot scheme
can help train other staff.
All staff can focus on one area to resolve any
problems
Difficulties identified in one area can be
resolved and managed in next area
For the office / department doing the pilot,
there is no back-up system if things go wrong
Might cause problems in the changeover
period when they need to communicate with
each other and have different systems
Slower to get new system up and running
compared to some other methods
Consideration of processes that would protect the

security and integrity of data during changeover:
Disaster recovery policies in place
o backups should be in place for both old and
new system
o archiving off-site
o backup system compatible with old and new
system
o staff need to be trained to be able to recover
data from systems successfully
Do archived files need to be restored to new system
Data redundancy occurs in computer systems where
the same data is stored in two or more places which
leads to inconsistency.
o this could be a problem when the same data
is stored on two different systems
Standard backup procedures
o e.g. three generations of backup
Review levels of permitted access
o allow users to read / write to / amend / delete
only parts of the system
o allow users to access only certain data
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Band
3
AO1.1b
Max 10 marks
8-10 marks
The candidate has:
written an extended response that has a
sustained line of reasoning which is
coherent, relevant, and logically structured
shown clear understanding of the
requirements of the question and a clear
knowledge of the indicative content. Clear
knowledge is defined as a response that
provides four to five relevant detailed points
on each of two changeover methods, which
relate to an extensive amount of the
indicative content
addressed the question appropriately with
minimal repetition and no irrelevant material
has presented a balanced discussion and
justified their answer with examples
effectively drawn together different areas of
knowledge, skills and understanding from all
relevant areas across the course of study.
Effectively drawn together is defined by a
response that identifies two methods of
changeover and relates these to specific
security considerations relevant to those
changeover methods
used appropriate technical terminology
referring to the indicative content confidently
and accurately.
4-7 marks
The candidate has:
written a response that has an adequate
line of reasoning with elements of
coherence, relevance, and logical structure
shown adequate understanding of the
requirements of the question and a
satisfactory knowledge of the topic of
changeover as specified in the indicative
content. Satisfactory knowledge is defined
as a response that provides four to seven
points across two changeover methods as
signalled in the indicative content. Up to five
marks could be awarded to a response that
provides detailed points on one changeover
method
has presented a discussion with limited
examples
drawn together different areas of knowledge,
skills and understanding from a number of
areas across the course of study. Drawn
together is defined by a response that
identifies two methods of changeover and
identifies security considerations, although
these may not be relevant to the changeover
methods described
used appropriate technical terminology
referring to the indicative content.
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Max 3 marks
3 marks
The candidate has:
shown clear understanding of the
requirements of the question and a clear
knowledge the processes that would protect
the security and integrity of data during
changeover. Clear knowledge is defined as
a response that provides three relevant
detailed points on the practical implications
of managing security and data during the
changeover process, which relate to the
indicative content.
2 marks
The candidate has:
shown adequate understanding of the
requirements of the question and a
satisfactory knowledge of the topics of
security and integrity of data as specified in
the indicative content. Satisfactory
knowledge is defined as a response that
provides two relevant points on the practical
implications of managing security and data
during the changeover process, which relate
to the indicative content.

Band
1
AO1.1b
Max 10 marks
1-3 marks
The candidate has:
written a response that that lacks sufficient
reasoning and structure
produced a discussion which is not well
developed
attempted to address the question but has
demonstrated superficial knowledge of the
topics specified in the indicative content.
Superficial knowledge is defined as a
response that provides one to three points
on only one changeover method as signalled
in the indicative content
used limited technical terminology referring
to the indicative content.
0 marks
Response not credit worthy or not attempted.
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Max 3 marks
1 mark
The candidate has:
attempted to address the question but has
demonstrated superficial knowledge of the
topics specified in the indicative content.
Superficial knowledge is defined as a
response that provides one relevant point on
the practical implications of managing
security and data during the changeover
process, which relate to the indicative
content.
0 marks
COMPONENT 2 Practical Programming to Solve Problems

MARK SCHEME
Guidance for examiners
Positive marking
It should be remembered that learners are writing under examination conditions and credit
should be given for what the learner writes, rather than adopting the approach of penalising
him/her for any omissions. It should be possible for a very good response to achieve full
marks and a very poor one to achieve zero marks. Marks should not be deducted for a less
than perfect answer if it satisfies the criteria of the mark scheme.
For questions that are objective or points-based the mark scheme should be applied
precisely. Marks should be awarded as indicated and no further subdivision made.
For band marked questions in Component 2 the assessment grid advises the marks to
allocate to responses which demonstrate the qualities needed in AO2 and AO3. There is
limited indicative content as learner response will vary significantly, as the choice of solution
will differ based on a variety of factors (e.g. IDE used, interface type chosen, file handling
routine used). Where a response is not credit worthy or not attempted it is indicated on the
grid as mark band zero.
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Banded mark schemes are divided so that each band has a relevant descriptor. The
descriptor for the band provides a description of the performance level for that band. Each
band contains marks.
Examiners should first read and annotate a learners answer to pick out the evidence that is
being assessed in that question. Once the annotation is complete, the mark scheme can be
applied.
This is done as a two stage process.
Stage 1 Deciding on the band
When deciding on a band, the answer should be viewed holistically. Beginning at the lowest
band, examiners should look at the learners answer and check whether it matches the
descriptor for that band. Examiners should look at the descriptor for that band and see if it
matches the qualities shown in the learners answer. If the descriptor at the lowest band is
satisfied, examiners should move up to the next band and repeat this process for each band
until the descriptor matches the answer.
If an answer covers different aspects of different bands within the mark scheme, a best fit
approach should be adopted to decide on the band and then the learners response should
be used to decide on the mark within the band. For instance if a response is mainly in band
2 but with a limited amount of band 3 content, the answer would be placed in band 2, but the
mark awarded would be close to the top of band 2 as a result of the band 3 content.
Examiners should not seek to mark candidates down as a result of small omissions in minor
areas of an answer.
Stage 2 Deciding on the mark
Once the band has been decided, examiners can then assign a mark. During standardising
(marking conference), detailed advice from the Principal Examiner on the qualities of each
mark band will be given. Examiners will then receive examples of answers in each mark
band that have been awarded a mark by the Principal Examiner. Examiners should mark the
examples and compare their marks with those of the Principal Examiner.
When marking, examiners can use these examples to decide whether a learners response
is of a superior, inferior or comparable standard to the example. Examiners are reminded of
the need to revisit the answer as they apply the mark scheme in order to confirm that the
band and the mark allocated is appropriate to the response provided.
Indicative content is also provided for banded mark schemes. Indicative content is not
exhaustive, and any other valid points must be credited. In order to reach the highest bands
of the mark scheme a learner need not cover all of the points mentioned in the indicative
content but must meet the requirements of the highest mark band. Where a response is not
creditworthy, that is contains nothing of any significance to the mark scheme, or where no
response has been provided, no marks should be awarded.
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1a
1bi
1bii
1biii
1c
1d
1e
Answer
Mark
AO1
AO2
AO3
Tot
Any one of:

MusicFile
VideoFile
Track
Movie
3D
2.1a
2.1a
Any one of:

Height
Width
Quality
ID
SamplingRate
ChannelCount
Any one of:
FileSize
MediaLength
Position
The property album is private to that class.
2.1a
2.1a
2.1a
Any one of:

Only an object of type Track would be able to make
changes to its internal property Album
To read from the property you would need a method
within the class that returns the contents (such as
GetAlbum may provide) and similar to make changes to
the property
To make changes to the property you would need a
method within the class that changes its contents.
1 mark for all methods within Track:
GetArtist()
GetAlbum()
Play()
2.1b
2.1b
1 mark for all methods within superclass MusicFile:

GetChannelCount()
SetLanguage()
GetSamplingRate()
2.1b
1 mark for all methods within superclass MediaFile:

GetTitle()
GetFileSize()
GetMediaLength()
1 mark for all properties within Movie:
3D
Director
Certificate
Position
2.1b
2.1b
1 mark for all properties within superclass VideoFile:

Height
Width
2.1b
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1g
Quality
1 mark for all properties within superclass MediaFile:

ID
Title
FileSize
MediaLength
The method SetPosition would be used to change the
internal property Position.
2.1b
2.1a
Position is a private property and therefore to change this

you would need a publicly available method such as
SetPosition to change it.
1 mark for any 1 example:
SetLanguage(Language)
SetPosition(Position)
2.1b
2.1a
When passing by reference to the method

SetLanguage(Language)/SetPosition(Position)
the address of the parameter Language/Position is
passed to the method (rather than the actual value of the
data)
2.1b
2.1b
The other method is by value:

a local copy of the contents of Language/Position is
created for the method
SetLanguage(Language)/SetPosition(Position).
1
1
2.1b
2.1b
Accepted for above point, not expected:

Passing by reference may lead to unintended side effects
where the parameter has its value changed in the method
named and another method within other classes.
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AO2
AO3
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2a
2.1a
2b
1 mark for each example x 2

1 mark for each correctly calculated check digit x 2
2
2
3.1c
3.1c
3.1c
For example:
Customer number 1: 1234, Check digit 1: 0
Customer number 2: 2134, Check digit 1: 0
2c
If the two original customer account numbers contained the

same digits in different orders the resulting check digits
would be the same.
1 mark for each correctly completed row.
i
1
2
3
4
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6
7
4
8
Total
12
19
27
35
CheckDigit
-1
-1
-1
5
4
1
1
1
1
3.1c
3.1c
3.1c
3.1c
Q
3
Answer
Mark
AO1
AO2
AO3
Any valid/functional comparison based algorithm that

returns outputs as stated in question:
11
Example
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
set i = 1
set Position = -1
set Found = false
repeat
if MyArray[i] = MyArray[i - 1] then
set Position = i
output Position =, i
output TRUE
set Found = true
else
set i = i + 1
endif
until (Found = true OR i > LEN(MyArray))
if Found = false then

output FALSE
One mark for each:

initialise variables
use of a loop
comparison
output position
output TRUE
uses a flag to track found
increment
use of terminating condition
use of logical operator for multiple terminating conditions
if found statement
output FALSE
Marks awarded for concepts demonstrated above. Other
solutions incorporating above concepts that provide exactly
the same result would be awarded the mark.
N.B. Above algorithm searches for adjacent duplicates in a
pre populated array as stated in the question.
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1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
3.1b
3.1b
3.1b
3.1b
3.1b
3.1b
3.1b
3.1b
3.1b
3.1b
3.1b
Q
4ai
4bi
4ci
Answer
Indicative content:
Reading contents
Comparing Genres to the list
Incrementing the contents of the genre
Outputting the correct number
AO1
AO2
AO3
Total
3.1b
AO3.1b
Max 4 marks
4 marks
Band
Mark
The candidate has:

Implemented all the points required as stated in the indicative content
Used and fully exploited the programming facilities of the language
Demonstrated a sound understanding of the appropriate tools and techniques available to
them
2-3 marks
The candidate has:
Implemented the majority of the points required as stated in the indicative content. Majority
is defined as a response that provides two or three items of the functionality signalled in the
indicative content
Used and exploited the programming facilities of the language
Demonstrated an understanding of the tools and techniques available to them
1 mark
The candidate has:
Implemented only one of the points required as stated in the indicative content
Used some of the programming facilities of the language
Demonstrated a limited understanding of the tools and techniques available to them
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4aii
4bii
4cii
Answer
Indicative content:
Input
Validation methods of:
o Range check
o Format check
o Length check
o Presence check
Creates a data file called customerdetails.txt
Stores on disc in a text file called customerdetails.txt
Descriptive/useful feedback that file has been saved
Candidates may use custom data types / standard
methods
Retrieves data from disc
Retrieves specified customer from disc
o Candidates may use Random (direct), serial, or
sequential file access
HCI fit for purpose (Textual or GUI)
Band
Mark
AO3.1b
Max 12 marks
9-12 marks
12
AO1
AO2
AO3
Total
3.1b
12
The candidate has:

Created a new program including all or the majority of the functionality as required in the
question and stated in the indicative content. The majority of the functionality is defined as a
response that provides nine to eleven items of the functionality signalled in the indicative
content
Used and fully exploited the programming facilities of the language
Demonstrated a sound understanding of the appropriate tools and techniques available to
them
Written code that is well structured
Provided evidence of a completed user interface which aids user interaction and is intuitive
5-8 marks
The candidate has:
Created a new program including most of the functionality as required in the question and
stated in the indicative content. Most of the functionality is defined as a response that
provides five to eight items of the functionality signalled in the indicative content
Made use of an appropriate range of the programming facilities of the language
Demonstrated an understanding of the tools and techniques available to them
Provided evidence of a completed user interface which aids user interaction
1-4 marks
The candidate has:
Created a new program with a limited range of the functionality as stated in the indicative
content or improved the prototype provided by adding a limited range of the new
functionality as stated in the indicative content. A limited range of functionality is defined as
a response that provides one to four items of the functionality signalled in the indicative
content
Used a limited range of the programming facilities of the language
Demonstrated a limited understanding of the tools and techniques available to them
Provided evidence of a user interface
0 marks
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4aiii
4biii
4ciii
Answer
Indicative content:
Clear annotation of steps within the following routines:
o Validation
o Storage of data to file
o Retrieving specified data from file
Use of self-documenting identifiers / explanation of
variables
AO1
AO2
AO3
Total
3.1a
AO3.1a
Max 4 marks
4 marks
Band
Mark
The candidate has:

Produced listings that are appropriately laid out and included sufficient annotation to
demonstrate an understanding of all programming routines listed in the indicative content
Written code using self-documenting identifiers / explained variables
Used appropriate technical terminology referring to the indicative content confidently and
accurately.
2-3 marks
Three marks can be awarded if the candidate has:
demonstrate an understanding of all programming routines listed in the indicative content
Not written code using self-documenting identifiers / not explained variables
Used appropriate technical terminology referring to the indicative content.
OR
demonstrate an understanding of two of the programming routines listed in the indicative content
Two marks can be awarded if the candidate has:
demonstrate an understanding of two of the programming routines listed in the indicative content
Not written code using self-documenting identifiers / not explained variables
OR
demonstrate an understanding of one of the programming routines listed in the indicative content
1 mark
The candidate has:
Produced listings that are appropriately laid out and include sufficient annotation to demonstrate
an understanding of one programming routine listed in the indicative content
Used limited technical terminology referring to the indicative content.
OR
Written code using self-documenting identifiers
Used limited technical terminology referring to the indicative content.
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